Jan Blachowicz isn’t saying he was robbed at UFC London, however he’s not not saying it both.
This previous Saturday, Blachowicz squared off with Carlos Ulberg within the co-main occasion of UFC London. It was an in depth affair with neither fighter doing an excessive amount of to claim themselves over the quarter-hour, however in the end all three judges noticed it 29-28 for Ulberg. It’s a tricky loss for the previous gentle heavyweight champion, who has now did not get his hand raised in his previous three fights, and whereas he didn’t outright dispute the choice, in an announcement launched on Monday, Blachowicz threw some shade at Saturday’s consequence.
“This camp was the most effective I’ve had. I missed this, each a part of this recreation. The welcome and assist throughout struggle week UFC London from the entire UFC workforce was superb – I knew you missed me, however I didn’t realize it was like this! Thanks!
“Extra controversy on the file, because it seems the method to vital strikes doesn’t align with the precise that means. I’ll go away the decision for dialogue. What occurred within the stands after the announcement, and what’s occurring on-line proper now, is fairly telling I admire it, however the verdict is on the market, and sadly, it can keep on my file. We maintain transferring ahead, going for extra. Your assist has been big, and I’ll keep in mind this second for a very long time #TeamJanek #LegendaryPolishPower”
There definitely was some fan backlash on Saturday after the bout, although it’s arduous to inform whether or not followers had been extra upset concerning the lackluster struggle than concerning the choice. MMA media was split on the decision as well, with most favoring Ulberg. That’s all little consolation to Blachowicz who, regardless of giving aggressive performances towards Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira — the 2 high gentle heavyweights on the earth — now finds himself well-outside the 205-pound title image.